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AOTG | What Your CNAs Want You to Know

Featuring: Lori Porter, Leslie Eber MD & Hosted by Diane Sanders-Cepeda
In this episode, we discuss what your CNAs want you to know. We will be talking about how to communicate better with your CNAs, what they wish you knew, and some tips for improving your relationship with them. We'll also be discussing the different roles of CNA in facilities and how they can benefit your care.
Recording Date: 3/4/22
Available Credit
0.25 CMD-Clinical

Caring On-The-Go | Mar 2022

March 2022 – A Special Issue on Empathy and Trauma-Informed Care
In this episode Karl Steinberg and Elizabeth Galik discuss our special issue on empathy and trauma-informed care in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings. We also welcome special guest François Beausoleil to discuss best practices for increasing compassion in PALTC. Articles include:
Joanne Kaldy, “Trauma-Informed Care Takes Center Stage in Ongoing Pandemic” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(22)00014-2/fulltext)
Lisa Lind, PhD, ABPP, “The Impact of Pandemic-Related Stress and Trauma in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Settings” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(22)00002-6/fulltext)
Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, “Understanding Trauma-Informed Care in the PALTC Setting” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(22)00017-8/fulltext)
François Beausoleil, MBA, “Best Practices for Increasing Compassion Resiliency and Moral Wellness in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Settings” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(22)00022-1/fulltext)
Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD
Guest(s): Elizabeth Galik, Ph.D., CRNP
References: 
Caring for the Ages
Recorded: February 18, 2022
Available Credit
0.25 CMD-Clinical

JAMDA On-The-Go | February 2022 | Re-Imagining Long-Term Care

This podcast will spotlight articles from the February 2022 issue of JAMDA. JAMDA is the official journal of AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.
Host:  Karl Steinberg MD, HMDC, CMD
Guests: Philip Sloane MD, MPH; Mallory Brown, MD; Sheryl Zimmerman, PhD
References:
Gaugler, J.E., PhD, et. al., “Reimagining Family Involvement in Residential Long-Term Care”, JAMDA, Feb/2022.
Werner, R.M., MD, PhD, et. al., “Reimagining Financing and Payment of Long-Term Care”, JAMDA, Feb/2022.
Zimmerman, S., PhD, et. al., “The Imperative to Reimagine Assisted Living”, JAMDA, Feb/2022.
Shippee, T.P., PhD, et. al., “Evidence for Action: Addressing Systemic Racism Across Long-Term Services and Supports”, JAMDA, Feb/2022.
Sloane, P.D., MD, MPH, “The Uncertain Future of Nursing Home Post-Acute Care”, JAMDA, Feb/2022.
Recorded: February18, 2022
Available Credit
0.25 CMD-Clinical

AOTG | Micro-Transitions

Microtransitions in PALTC is an emerging and underrecognized challenge in our PALTC facilities. Join me as we define microtransitions and the opportunities to manage this across the PALTC continuum with Dr. Aval – Naree Green
Dr. Aval – Naree Green is the division director of geriatrics at Baylor Scott & White Memorial in Temple, Texas, and medical director of Scott & White Hospice.
Recording Date: 2/18/22
Available Credit
0.25 CMD-Clinical

AMDA On-The-Hill VOLUME XXIIII

Alex Bardakh, the Society’s director of public policy and advocacy, shares the latest news from the nation’s capital.
Questions? Email Alex at abardakh@paltc.org
No credit is available for this program.

JAMDA On-The-Go | January 2022 | Delirium / Exercise in Long-Term Care / Slowing

This podcast will spotlight articles from the January 2022 issue of JAMDA. JAMDA is the official journal of AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.
Host:  Karl Steinberg MD, HMDC, CMD
Guests: Philip Sloane MD, MPH; Mallory Brown, MD 
References:
Delirium in the nursing home:
Skretteberg, W.H., RN, MSc, et. al., “Delirium During Acute Events in Nursing Home Patients”, JAMDA, Jan/2022.
Webber, C, PhD, et. al., “Probable Delirium and Associated Patient Characteristics in Long-Term Care and Complex Continuing Care: A Population-Based Observational Study”, JAMDA, Jan/2022.
Exercise and Nursing Home Residents:
Coelho-Júnior, H.J., PhD, et. al., “Is High-Speed Resistance Training an Efficient and Feasible Exercise Strategy for Frail Nursing Home Residents?”, JAMDA, Jan/2022.
Courel-Ibáñez, J., PhD, et. al., “Impact of Tailored Multicomponent Exercise for Preventing Weakness and Falls on Nursing Home Residents' Functional Capacity”, JAMDA, Jan/2022.
Slowing in Older Persons:
Van de Schraaf, S.A.J., MSc, et. al., “Slowing: A Vascular Geriatric Syndrome?”, JAMDA, Jan/2022
Sloane, P.D., MD, MPH, et. al., “Should Slowing Be Considered a Distinct Geriatric Syndrome?”, JAMDA, Jan/2022.
Recorded: January 12, 2022
Available Credit
0.25 CMD-Clinical

AOTG | COVID - 19 UPDATE | Omicron Variant

Dr. Swati Gaur is a provider with New Horizons Limestone who specializes in Geriatric Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Gandhi Medical College. Dr. Gaur is board certified in Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Guar is currently chairing AMDA's Infection Advisory Committee (IAC).
Recording Date: 1/13/22
Available Credit
0.25 CMD-Clinical

FMDA | COVID Pharmaceutical Update

Special Guests: Corey Bishop, RN, CRRN, CRNI; Ginny Hoar, PharmD; and Terry O'Shea, PharmD, BCGP
Hosted by: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD
Recorded: January 19, 2022
Our learning objectives for this session were:
Discuss the current state of pharmaceutical management of COVID in PALTC facilities.
Describe the challenges and opportunities seen statewide and nationally with the delivery of monoclonal antibodies in PALTC facilities as we combat the omicron variant.
Analyze novel treatments for COVID and address how PALTC facilities can get access to the medications.
Review the current state of vaccinations and boosters for PALTC residents, staff, and what we can expect if 4th shots are approved.

Caring On-The-Go | Jan-Feb 2022

January-February 2022
In this episode Karl Steinberg and Elizabeth Galik discuss updates in sepsis management, the new California regulations that require all skilled nursing facility medical directors to be certified, nursing assistants and workforce concerns, and our editor-in-chief’s recent personal experience with the health care system and what she learned about giving care. Articles include:
Christine Kilgore, “Updates in Sepsis Management Show A Thoughtful Approach” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(21)00502-3/fulltext )
Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, HMDC, and Michael Wasserman, MD, CMD, “California Requires All SNF Medical Directors be Certified” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(21)00496-0/fulltext )
Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, “Learning From My ‘Lived Experience’ With the Health Care System” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(21)00506-0/fulltext )
Joanne Kaldy, “The Honest Truth: CNAs Speak Out on Workforce Issues” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(21)00503-5/fulltext )
Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD
Guest(s): Elizabeth Galik, Ph.D., CRNP
References: 
Caring for the Ages
Recorded: January 7, 2022
Available Credit
0.25 CMD-Clinical

AMDA On-The- Hill | VOLUME XXIII

Questions? Email Alex at abardakh@paltc.org
No credit is available for this program.
References:
President Signs Bill That Will Stop Cuts to Medicare Physician Payments
Payment Cuts, Nursing Facility Clinician Affiliations Part of CMS’ CY2022 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
Changes to Nursing Home Visitation COVID-19 (Revised) and COVID-19 Survey Activities
AMDA Letter on Strike Team Funding
CDC Releases Guidance on Nursing Home Strike Team Funding
COVID-19 Resource Page
COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit